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MBA COVID-19 News and Information

The Massachusetts Bar Association is committed to keeping its members informed about how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is impacting the courts, their practices and the Massachusetts legal community. Visit this page for the latest updates from state and federal courts in Massachusetts, information about MBA programs and meetings, and other useful resources.

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MBA Members: Tell us how the COVID-19 health emergency is affecting you, your practice or your clients. Submit your COVID-19-related questions and comments to MBA leadership.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many lawyers to adjust their practices and law firm operations. Find links to official court and government resources; helpful articles on law firm operations, including tips for remote working; and suggestions for mental and physical well-being.



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Court News

Get up-to-date news and information from the state and federal court systems in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, including access to standing orders, announcements, court closures and other important court-related news of interest to lawyers in the commonwealth.


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Court COVID-19 Updates*

Thursday, March 16

COVID-19 Update: USDC General Order 23-4: Coronavirus: Fifteenth Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Felony Pleas and Sentencing

USDC-Mass.

Thursday, March 16

COVID-19 Update: USDC General Order 23-3: Coronavirus: Fifteenth Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings

USDC-Mass.

Wednesday, February 8

COVID-19 Update: USDC General Order 23-2: Coronavirus: Fourteenth Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Felony Pleas and Sentencing

USDC-Mass.

Wednesday, February 8

COVID-19 Update: USDC General Order 23-1: Coronavirus: Fourteenth Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings

USDC-Mass.

Thursday, November 17

COVID-19 Update: USDC General Order 22-11: Coronavirus: Thirteenth Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings

USDC-Mass.

*Updates listed here are posted with the date they are received.

Click here to view members of the MBA’s COVID-19 Response Task Force. 

MBA Offices: The Massachusetts Bar Association building is currently open Monday-Thursday and the MBA is hosting programs both remotely and in-person (in-person meetings are held on a very limited basis and only when circumstances and safety permits). Please visit www.massbar.org/events for information on a specific MBA program or meeting. Due to directives issued by the City of Boston, face coverings are required for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals in all indoor spaces. Call (617) 338-0500 with questions. 

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